This discussion clarifies the applicability of the Rs 10,000 penalty under Section 234-F for AY 2019-20, particularly for individuals filing ITR-4 under Section 44AD. The consensus is that if your total income is below Rs 5 lakhs, the penalty is typically Rs 1,000 if filed after the due date but before 31st December, and Rs 10,000 if filed after 31st December. Crucially, for individuals with taxable income not exceeding Rs 2.5 lakhs, no penalty under Section 234-F is attracted up to 31st March 2020.
20 February 2020
Penalty for late filing by an assessee who is required to file the return is as follows:- + 5,000 if filed on or before 31 st december,
+ 10,000 in any other case.
+ 1,000 if taxable income will not exceed 5,00,000.
29 February 2020
Since your gross total income is less than 5lacs, you may have to pay 1000/- u/s 234F.
After due date before December 31st: Late fee
1000/- if the income upto 5lacs
5000/- if the income above 5lacs...
After December 31st & before 31st march: Late fee
1000/- if the income upto 5lacs
10000/- if the income above 5lacs